Location & Surroundings
Jān Kalā is a settlement in Khowst, Afghanistan, at 1,215 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Khost, 7 km to the northeast. The national capital Kabul is about 155 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Khost International Airport, 8 km away.
Also known as: قلعۀ زان · Dzhankala · Dzān Kalā · جان کلا
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
33° 17' 16" N, 69° 53' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 1215 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,920 p/km²
- Built-up 7.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:35
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:30
- Day length 11 h 43 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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قلعۀ زان
Weather in Jan Kala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jan Kala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 26.8 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
5.0 m/s SE (121 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 25.7 | 5.0 | 121 | 30 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 0.6 | 254 | 42 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 7.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.9 | 1.1 | 298 | 47 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 1.8 | 116 | 32 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 294.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 3.7 | 130 | 27 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 574.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 0.5 | 353 | 47 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.2 | 1.1 | 298 | 50 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 1.4 | 110 | 28 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 289.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.5 | 3.9 | 125 | 19 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 563.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 1.0 | 354 | 39 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.7 | 2.6 | 287 | 22 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 2.6 | 129 | 27 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 292.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.6 | 5.2 | 135 | 29 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 551.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jan Kala?
Now 25.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 26.8 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Jan Kala today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:29 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Jan Kala?
Local time is 00:35. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Jan Kala?
Jan Kala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Jan Kala?
DEM 1,215 m.
Where is Jan Kala located?
It is at 33.28764, 69.88773 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jan Kala in?
It is in Afghanistan.